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Don’t miss the 3rd Annual Atlanta Arts Festival, September 12-13 in historic Piedmont Park, where 200 of the nation’s top artisans will display their unique creations in 12 different categories including; painting, jewelry, wood, 3-D mixed media, printmaking, photography, leather, clay and more. If you’re an artist, an art connoisseur looking for that perfect piece of artwork, someone looking to start a collection or just enjoy festival fun, then this is an event must! From funky silver jewelry to exquisite oil paintings and everything in between, there is something to fit everyone’s taste and price point. Don’t miss live art demonstrations, entertainment, activities for budding artists, music and delicious festival food! With cool fall weather and the color scheme of autumn on the palette, this is the best time of year for Atlantans of all ages to visit Piedmont Park.

Jackson Fine Art presents Mona Kuhn’s Native, new works from Brazil, along with selections from Robert and Shana Parkeharrison’s Counterpoint series. Through October 24.

There will be an informal artist talk and book signing on Saturday, September 12 at 11 a.m.

The idea of the Zombie long predates that of the bloodthirsty undead that populated horror films since the 1960s. The original zombies were drugged victims under the control of certain powerful spiritual practitioners. Zombification may have been used as punishment for certain crimes. Lately, the word “zombie” has found a place in diverse discussions, in disciplines such as economics, computer science, and entomology, among others

The Atlanta Zombie Symposium includes a panel discussion, entitled The Zombie Perceived: Religion, Media, and Society; a double feature film screening of Night of the Living Dead and Return of the Living Dead, directed by Dan O’Bannon; and Dance of the Undead, a dance party with Zombie Transformation Chamber. Area partners will participate through presenting other interpretations of the idea of the “zombie”.

1 – 3:45 PM, Panel Discussion The Zombie Perceived: Religion, Media, and Society, Dr. Dianne Stewart, Emory University; Dr. Andrea Wood, Georgia Institute of Technology Laszlo Xalieri. Moderated by Stan Woodard.
Clary Theater, Bill Moore Student Success Center, 225 North Avenue, NE, Georgia Institute of Technology. FREE (SEATING IS LIMITED, ARRIVE EARLY!)

5 – 9 PM Films Night of the Living Dead, (1968) directed by George Romero + Return of the Living Dead (1985), directed by Dan O’Bannon, A rare opportunity to see George Romero’s classic on the Big Screen, followed by Dan O’Bannon’s hilarious send up of the zombie scenario. Plaza Theater, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave. $9 for one, $12 for both

10 PM – 2 AM, Dance of the Undead, Including the Zombie Transformation Chamber. Graveyard Tavern, 1245 Glenwood Ave., East Atlanta Village $2